Join us on the Puffin Express, brand new for 2026, as we journey from Lerwick, Shetland's capital, to the very south of Mainland in search of Shetland's favourite birds.
Every year, Puffins- or "Tammie Norries" as we call them- come ashore to breed after spending winter at sea. Loved for their black and white plumage, these cheeky birds have become a symbol of Shetland.
Sumburgh Head, where the North Sea meets the Atlantic Ocean, is the best spot in Shetland to catch a glimpse of them up close. Plus, it's home to a 19th century Stevenson lighthouse, clifftop walks and a plethora of wildlife.
When booking, please bear in mind that Puffin sightings can never be guaranteed. They are wild bir...
Points forts
3 heures
Proposé en Anglais
Annulation gratuite
Billet mobile
3 heures
Proposé en Anglais
Annulation gratuite
Billet mobile
Ce qui est inclus
Admission to Sumburgh Head Lighthouse
Air-conditioned vehicle
Gratuities
Refreshments available to purchase at Sumburgh Head Lighthouse (not included)
Child seats are not required on coaches under British law
Points de rendez-vous
Départ
Esplanade
Layby bus stop opposite The Thule Bar on Lerwick Esplanade
Retour
Informations importantes
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Animaux d'assistance autorisés
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Des options de transport en commun sont disponibles à proximité
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Déconseillé aux voyageurs ayant une mauvaise santé cardiovasculaire
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Les voyageurs doivent avoir au moins un niveau modéré de forme physique
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Not recommended for travelers with limited mobility/ walking difficulties
Politique d'annulation
Pour un remboursement complet, annulez au moins 24 heures avant l'heure de départ prévue.
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Pour un remboursement complet, vous devez annuler au moins 24 heures avant l'heure de début de l'expérience.
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Les délais limites sont basés sur l'heure locale de l'expérience.
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Si vous annulez moins de 24 heures avant l'heure de début de l'expérience, le montant que vous avez payé ne sera pas remboursé.
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Cette expérience nécessite un nombre minimum de voyageurs. Si elle est annulée parce que le minimum n'est pas atteint, on vous proposera une autre date/expérience ou un remboursement intégral.
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Toute modification effectuée moins de 24 heures avant l'heure de début de l'expérience ne sera pas acceptée.
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Join us on the Puffin Express, brand new for 2026, as we journey from Lerwick, Shetland's capital, to the very south of Mainland in search of Shetland's favourite birds.
Every year, Puffins- or "Tammie Norries" as we call them- come ashore to breed after spending winter at sea. Loved for their black and white plumage, these cheeky birds have become a symbol of Shetland.
Sumburgh Head, where the North Sea meets the Atlantic Ocean, is the best spot in Shetland to catch a glimpse of them up close. Plus, it's home to a 19th century Stevenson lighthouse, clifftop walks and a plethora of wildlife.
When booking, please bear in mind that Puffin sightings can never be guaranteed. They are wild bir...
Points forts
3 heures
Proposé en Anglais
Annulation gratuite
Billet mobile
3 heures
Proposé en Anglais
Annulation gratuite
Billet mobile
Ce qui est inclus
Admission to Sumburgh Head Lighthouse
Air-conditioned vehicle
Gratuities
Refreshments available to purchase at Sumburgh Head Lighthouse (not included)
Child seats are not required on coaches under British law
Points de rendez-vous
Départ
Esplanade
Layby bus stop opposite The Thule Bar on Lerwick Esplanade
Retour
Itinéraire
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Sumburgh Head Lighthouse
Every year, thousands of seabirds make home in the cliffs at Sumburgh Head, the southernmost point of the Shetland Mainland.
Between April and August, dozens of Puffins make their nests here to hatch their baby "pufflings".
Whilst searching for the Puffins, keep your eyes peeled for Guillemots, Razorbills, Kittiwakes, Oyster Catchers, Wrens, Twites and Fulmars too. Looking out to sea, you might even catch a glimpse of a White-sided Dolphin, Harbour Porpoise, Killer Whale, Mink Whale or a Seal.
Our Puffin Express guests also enjoy included admission to Sumburgh Head Lighthouse, the oldest in Shetland having been built in 1821. Take a look inside the engine room, tour the information centre and pause for coffee and cake in the café.
PLEASE NOTE:
The Puffins at Sumburgh are wild and not in captivity- therefore, sightings can never be guaranteed.
There is a steep hill from the coach park to the lighthouse on a paved path.
Care must be taken when walking close to the cliff edge.
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Spiggie Beach
Returning to Lerwick, we'll take a scenic drive through along the west coast, rounding the Loch of Spiggie and Rerwick Beach where you'll often catch a glimpse of seals basking on the sands below.
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St Ninian's Isle
Continuing north, we'll pass St Ninian's Isle with its impressive tombolo beach. The island has a rich Viking history and is famed for treasure unearthed here in 1958 (now on display at the National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh).
Travel time between Lerwick and Sumburgh Head is approximately 1 hour in each direction.
